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Eight litrae: CM.24-1987

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Current Location: In storage

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Mint: Syracuse

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History note: From the collection of the late R.B. Lewis.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1987-07-20) by National Art Collections Fund

Dating

3rd Century BC, Late
Production date: post 212 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 22 mm Weight 6.82 g

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.24-1987
Primary reference Number: 218299

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Created: Monday 3 July 2017 Updated: Tuesday 21 October 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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